This is a grain heavy dog food , but for the most part they are high quality grains. We feel this product is light in meat and would recommend adding some meat to your dog’s diet if you decide to feed this formula. This is a decent dog food for aging dogs or for dogs that are having problems mantaining a healthy weight.
First Mate Trim and Light Ingredient Analysis
Chicken meal is a very good meat source for dogs.
Pearled barely is a medium grade grain.
Oatmeal is a very high quality grain and has been linked to helping resolve heart disease in some humans.
Brown rice is a very good ingredient and also has been linked to some heart issues in humans.
Potato flour is also a medium grade ingredient in dog food.
First Mate Trim and Light Ingredient List
Chicken meal, pearled barley, oat meal, brown rice, potato flour, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), tomato pomace, herring meal, fish oil, potassium chloride, methionine, cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, kelp, lactobacillus acidophilus, choline chloride, calcium propionate, sage extract, rosemary extract, garlic oil, minerals (zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, cobalt, selenium), vitamins (vitaminE, vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, d-pantothenic acid, thiamine, vitamin A, pyridoxine, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12, vitamin D3), glucosamine.
First Mate Trim and Light Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.
Protein (minimum) .......................18.0%
Fat (minimum) ............................6.0%
Moisture (maximum) ....................10.0%
Fibre (maximum)..............................4.0%
Ash (maximum) ..........................5.0%
Calcium ............................................1.05%
Phosphorous ..................................0.84 %
Calcium /Phosphorous ratio .....1.25 : 1.0
KCal/Cup As Fed..480 (155grams/8oz cup)
First Mate Trim and Light Feeding Guide
Suggested Daily Rations
Dog Weight(lbs) Daily Feeding Cups
3 to 12lbs 1/2 to 1 1/2
12 to 20lbs 1 1/2 to 2
20 to 50lbs 2 to 3 1/2
50 to 100lbs 3 1/2 to 6
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Protein (minimum)……………….25.0 %
Fat (minimum)…………………….14.0 %
Moisture (maximum)…………….10.0 %
Fibre (maximum)…………………...4.0 %
Ash (maximum) …………………....7.0 %
Calcium ……………………………..1.7 %
Phosphorous ………………………1.0 %
Calcium / Phosphorous ratio ….1.7: 1.0
KCal As Fed....540 (155grams/8oz cup
First Mate Trim and Light Ingredient Analysis
- Chicken meal http://dogfoodchat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/by-nature-duck-and-sweet-peas-flavor-dog-food1.jpg
- Pearled barley
- Oat meal
- Brown rice
- Potato flour
Chicken meal is a very good meat source for dogs.
Pearled barely is a medium grade grain.
Oatmeal is a very high quality grain and has been linked to helping resolve heart disease in some humans.
Brown rice is a very good ingredient and also has been linked to some heart issues in humans.
Potato flour is also a medium grade ingredient in dog food.
First Mate Trim and Light Ingredient List
Chicken meal, pearled barley, oat meal, brown rice, potato flour, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), tomato pomace, herring meal, fish oil, potassium chloride, methionine, cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, kelp, lactobacillus acidophilus, choline chloride, calcium propionate, sage extract, rosemary extract, garlic oil, minerals (zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, cobalt, selenium), vitamins (vitaminE, vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, d-pantothenic acid, thiamine, vitamin A, pyridoxine, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12, vitamin D3), glucosamine.
First Mate Trim and Light Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.
Protein (minimum) .......................18.0%
Fat (minimum) ............................6.0%
Moisture (maximum) ....................10.0%
Fibre (maximum)..............................4.0%
Ash (maximum) ..........................5.0%
Calcium ............................................1.05%
Phosphorous ..................................0.84 %
Calcium /Phosphorous ratio .....1.25 : 1.0
KCal/Cup As Fed..480 (155grams/8oz cup)
First Mate Trim and Light Feeding Guide
Suggested Daily Rations
Dog Weight(lbs) Daily Feeding Cups
3 to 12lbs 1/2 to 1 1/2
12 to 20lbs 1 1/2 to 2
20 to 50lbs 2 to 3 1/2
50 to 100lbs 3 1/2 to 6
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Protein (minimum)……………….25.0 %
Fat (minimum)…………………….14.0 %
Moisture (maximum)…………….10.0 %
Fibre (maximum)…………………...4.0 %
Ash (maximum) …………………....7.0 %
Calcium ……………………………..1.7 %
Phosphorous ………………………1.0 %
Calcium / Phosphorous ratio ….1.7: 1.0
KCal As Fed....540 (155grams/8oz cup
